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I want to lose weight and stay healthy. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old male. I am obese, with a weight of 218 pounds, and I want to lose weight. I would like to know the following: What are the potential health risks associated with being overweight? What are effective and sustainable strategies for managing and maintaining a health... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The potential risks associated with overweight are arthritis, obesity, stroke, and diabetes. The strategies to maintain a healthy weight are as follows: Regular exercise. Restrict fat intake, chocolates, and food and beverages. Sleep on... Read Full »
Is it normal for a 11 months old baby to be in the same weight for about four months?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby girl is 11 months old. At the time of birth, her weight is 4.96 lbs. After six months she weighs13.23 lbs. For four months, she is maintaining the same weight i.e. 14.33 lbs. Except for this no other adverse symptoms are observed. Baby is very active, eating all foods (taking l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For your kind information, a baby weighs two times the birth weight at 6 months of age and three times the birth weight at 12 months of age. A baby whose weight is below 5.51 lbs at birth, is known as low birth weight, which is in your case. There can be various reas... Read Full »
Is my 9-year-old's weight and height normal?
Query: Hello doctor, My 9-year-old son's weight seems higher than his classmates, although he is tall. He appears to be taller for his age. Is this normal or a cause for concern? What should be an appropriate diet for a child to maintain a healthy weight? Are there any recommended blood tests? While he use... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. A diet plan is not feasible as your local food pattern is not available. The best rule to follow is to take half the quantity of food that he is taking now. Avoid or reduce sweet items and foods that grow underground like tap... Read Full »
My body is not growing proportionately. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. My diet is normal, but my body is not growing proportionately. Only my stomach is growing. My BMI is 28.14. What should I do for it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned your body mass index (BMI) which is 28.14 and is normal in this age group. To remain healthy, you should start doing morning walk and join a gym if you want to build your muscles. Also, you should start eating more protein in your diet like egg, chicke... Read Full »
I am not gaining weight. weight. Please suggest to me foods that help to gain a healthy weight.
Query: Hello doctor, I find it hard to gain weight. Please help me find foods I can use with no effect on my body. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To gain weight healthily, you need to build muscle; I suggest you indulge in regular physical activity and a healthy diet. Healthy diet: Do not start eating oily or junk food to gain weight because that would only lead to a gain in fat and health problems, like high ... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a diet plan for my son who is obese.
Query: Hi doctor, My 8-year-old son looks obese when compared to the boys in his age group. Kindly suggest a healthy diet plan for my child that might help him to lose weight faster. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you a few tips for promoting a healthy lifestyle for your child: 1. Include a variety of fruits and vegetables. Encourage your child to eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables to ensure they receive a range of nutrients. You can incorpo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing white vaginal discharge for the past four to five years. Please suggest what I can do to overcome this condition. I have used antiseptic liquid and tried homeopathic medicine too. I am very skinny, and I want to become healthier and have chubby cheeks. Additiona... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.If you have been experiencing white vaginal discharge for an extended period, it could be a sign of an infection or another medical condition that requires treatment. In the meantime, here are some general tips that may help: Wear cotton underwear and avoid tight clothin... Read Full »
I am 25 years old with a thin and lean physique. How can I gain weight?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old male but very lean and thin. Can you suggest me some tonic to gain weight? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. To gain weight healthily, you need to build muscle. I advise you to indulge in regular physical activity and a healthy diet. Healthy diet: Do not start eating oily or junk food to gain weight because that would on... Read Full »
I have had tuberculosis, and I am gaining weight in the belly area. How to cure it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had tuberculosis for the past year, and I am on medications. Some months back, I skipped the medicines for a month because I was fed up with taking the medicines. I am also taking medicines for fungal infections on the skin of my feet, and I am just gaining weight and becoming heav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First of all, we need to talk about your tuberculosis treatment. Even though your symptoms might have disappeared, you need to complete the entire course of treatment; otherwise, there is a high chance of relapse with a more resistant strai... Read Full »
I am trying to gain muscle and weight healthily. Kindly suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a boy; kindly advise me about muscle or weight gain. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To gain weight healthily, you need to build muscle. I advise you to indulge in regular physical activity and a healthy diet. There is no shortcut to a healthy body. Healthy diet: Do not start eating oily food or junk food to gain weight, because that would only l... Read Full »